Association of Psoriasis With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Patients with psoriasis may experience comorbidities involving cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, uveitis, psychiatric disturbances, and metabolic syndrome. However, the association between psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been largely unclear.

Objective

To investigate the association of psoriasis with IBD.

Data sources

For this systematic review and meta-analysis, MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant studies from inception to January 17, 2018.

Study selection

Case-control, cross-sectional, or cohort studies that examined either the odds or risk of IBD in patients with psoriasis were included. No geographic or language limitations were used in the search.

SUBMITTER: Fu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6583370 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature